Russian Workers Convene in St Petersburg Demanding Rights
About 250 workers from 160 factories gathered at the People's Palace in St Petersburg to form a convention that urged immediate government pledges to release 3000 arrested laborers. They called for absolute free speech, immunity from arrest, uncensored publication, and freedom of press and domicile. The group also demanded the abolition of passport controls and the right to strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
Mixed Economic Commission
M.schidlowski
Commission
H. Schidlowski
Russia
GOPON rebukes czar in letter calling empire assassin
A harsh letter from GOPON denounces Nicholas Romanoff as an assassin of the empire. It accuses the czar of bloodshed and warns that torrents of blood may flow unless he renounces the throne. The message calls for the czar to appear before the tribunal of the people.
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Gopon
Czar
Empire
Nicholas Romanoff
Russia
100 Bombs in an Orange Box
St Petersburg reports a discovery by customs when a box labeled oranges contained 100 small bombs. Similar boxes have been entering Russia for weeks. The bombs resemble grenades and may be meant for striker use against troops. Police efforts to locate plotters continue.
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ST. Petersburg
Russia
Wirballen
Russian Poland
Terrific Bombardment of Putiloff Hills at Mukden
Terrific bombardment rages for three days on Putiloff and Novgorod hills near Mukden. One inch shells laden with shimose powder spew flame and smoke, hills resemble volcanoes as debris showers beyond their bases. Russian siege batteries respond energetically though ineffectual. Reports say General Nogi strikes the left flank while right flank quiet. Weather is warm and dry.
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Putiloff
Mukden
Novgorod
Nogi
Charcoal Lozenges Promoted As Health Aid
An advertisement extols charcoal as a safe purifier for the stomach and bowels and praises Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges for improving health, complexion, breath, and blood. It cites a Buffalo physician endorsing daily use, notes cost at twenty five cents a box, and claims superior charcoal content.
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Stuart
Russians Retake Shakhe Bridge After Night Battle
Russian forces launch a bold night assault to retake the Sakhe River bridge and destroy Japanese fortifications on the far end. The clash lasts through dawn with heavy Japanese losses and 100 Russian dead reported. both sides claim a costly engagement.
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Huan Mountan
Sakhe
Chasseurs
Lamuting
Hebrew Painters Union Fights Affiliation Bid
Hebrew Painters Union 642 will hire counsel to oppose efforts by Painters Union 11 and Paper Hangers Union 258 to revoke its charter. The unions seek to affiliate the Hebrew group with the larger union, arguing dual affiliations are unnecessary. A hearing of the executive committee will be held in Lafayette, Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hebrew Painters’ Union 642
Painters’ Union 11
Paper Hangers’ Union 258
The
Hebrew Union
Labor Notes From Boston Unions Mark Resignations and Appointments
James A. De Bell resigns as Boston Cigar Makers Union 97 president after securing work outside the city. vacancy to be filled by election March 10 with Vice-President Charles W. Lamb presiding. Plasterers Union 10 calls special meeting March 29 to discuss handling labor issues. International Presidents Wilson and Buchanan address and appoint organizers for nearby unions. Stablemen Union 10,663 plans a mass meeting in South Boston for organization. Coal Teamsters Union 68 schedules its annual ball at Odd Fellows' Hall. Wood Wire and Metal Lathers Union forms committee to probe wages at a Hugh O’Brien district schoolhouse. Electrical Workers Union 1038 hears Batson on electricity in a lecture series.
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James A. de Bell
Boston Cigarmakers’ Union 97
Charles W. Lamb
de Bell
Plasterers’ Union 10
James Wilson
Boston Pattern Makers’ Association
Frank Buchanan
Bridge and Structural Iron Workers’ Union
John Mr. Carr
New England
Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
Mr. Carr
Boston Local 7
Washington Street
Stablemen's Union
South Boston
Coal ‘Teamsters’ Union 68
Odd Fellows
Wood, Wire and Metal Lathers' Union
Hugh O'Brien
Walter V. Batson
E. E
Electrical Workers’ Union
Committee Split Over Adams Peabody Seating Bid
After a long executive session the Republican majority backed Peabody while Democrats backed Adams in the contest, with five Republicans including the chair refusing to sign. Senator Alexander urged rejecting both claims and seating Lt. Gov. Jesse McDonald, though no support. Joint session tomorrow will hear arguments, with a vote expected Saturday night.
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Denver
Col
James H. Peabody
Alva Adams
William H. Griffith
Alexander
Peabody
Jesse McDonald
Joint Assembly
McDonald
Adams Or Peabody
House
Senate
John M. Waldron
Girl Shot at Target Practice in Bowdoin Square
Florence Hilton, 19, of 1445 Washington street, was accidentally shot in the right forearm while patrons watched a target practice at an amusement venue in Bowdoin square. A cartridge reportedly hung fire and exploded when placed on the counter. she was taken to Relief Hospital where the bullet was removed.
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Bowdoin Square
Florence Hilton
Washington Street
Stereotypers Ball At New Century Building
The Stereotypers Mutual Benefit Society held a ball in the New Century building last evening with about 200 couples. Officers included Floor committee chairman John A. Sullivan and vice chairs Miss Annie L. Williams Thomas H. Connors E W Southworth W C Murphy Roy A. Grant W F O Hara W L Reardon and several ladies. Reception committee was led by Morton T. Horton with vice chairs B G Hamman Ralph H. Raynor J J Dellagana W H Weston Robert Toole James F. McGirr and Mrs F L Murray Mrs C L Sands Mrs Edward Ahern Mrs D J Crowley.
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Mutual Benefit Society
New Century
John A. Sullivan
Joseph V. Smith
Annie L. Williams
Thomas H. Connors
E. W. Southworth
W. C. Murphy
Roy A. Grant
W. F. O’hara
W. L. Reardon
J. F. Thompson
D. W. Foster
W. L. Norton
W. S. Young
Morton T. Horton
B. G. Hamman
Ralph H. Raynor
J. J. Dellagana
W. H. Weston
Robert Toole
James F. McGirr
F. L. Murray
C. L. Sands
Edward Ahern
D. J. Crowley
Description Rules for Stolen Goods Listings
Orders issued to city police stations require explicit descriptions of stolen items. Inspectors and pawnshop searches have suffered from vague details in the past, so reports must be thorough down to minute features.
Cambridge Officials Almost Come to Blows at City Hall
A heated 15 minute Board of Health meeting in Cambridge ended with frayed tempers between Chairman Charles T Weeks and member John J Scott over the election of a bacteriologist replacing Dr John R Sennett. Scott accused Dr Barnes of hospital discharge for smashing furniture, which others denied. Scott left in anger as the clash cooled and both men hinted at further developments.
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Cambridge
Board of Health
Charles T. Weeks
John J. Scott
Health Board
Weeks
Scott
John R. Sennett
McNamee
Clark
Barnes
Massachusetts General Hospital
Dr. Barnes
Mr. Scott
Rumors Swirl Over Wyndham Irish Chief Secretary Resignation
London dispatch reports persistent rumors that Mr Wyndham will resign as Irish chief secretary due to insomnia and stress. The item notes possible transfer to the Admiralty and suggests Walter Long would become Irish chief secretary, with the Duke of Marlborough slated to succeed the Earl of Dudley as viceroy of Ireland.
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London
Wyndham
Daily News
Admiralty
Walter Long
Duke of Marlborough
Earl of Dudley
Ireland
May recall Kuropatkin in Russia
The Times Russian correspondent reports a wartime council to decide if General Kuropatkin will be recalled with a meeting in St. Petersburg around March 6. Possible successors mentioned include Grand Duke Nicholas or General Dragomiroff.
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London
The
Times
St. Petersburg
Kuropatkin
Grand Duke
Nicholas
Dragomiroff
Governor Nominations Name Nicholson for Berkshire Sheriff
Governor Douglas sent to the executive council the nomination of John Nicholson chief of police Pittsfield to be sheriff of Berkshire county to fill the vacancy from Charles Fuller’s death. Also named were David A. Rollins for Brookline Municipal Court clerk and Leslie R. Moore as second assistant gas inspector.
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Douglas
Executive Council
John Nicholson
Pittsfield
Berkshire County
Charles W. Fuller
Nicholson
Fosburgh
David A. Rollins
Municipal Court
Brookline
George W. Duncklee
Leslie R. Moore
Newton
Rollins
Berkshire
Stars of Jamaica Minstrels at Columbia Hall Throng
The second annual Stars of Jamaica minstrels show, presented by the Stars of Jamaica and Veteran Fire men's Association, drew over 700 attendees at Columbia Hall last night. Inter locutor duties were by James H. Knight, with Garrick Jones George H. Ryan Thomas A. Nolan and others.
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Stars OF
Jamaica
Columbia Hall
The
Firemen’s Association
James H. Knight
Jones
George H. Ryan
Thomas A. Nolan
John Mackwith
Jambos
William L. Dorman
A. H. Wegley
B. F. Murray
Mortgage Money Theft Charge Against Folsom
Ellen Ayers accuses Fred K. Folsom of larceny in the amount of 550 dollars after turning over mortgage funds on January 18 to pay a Woburn house. Police Wise and Kelley arrested the 43 year old at his Oxford terrace address last night on the complaint.
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Fred K. Folsom
Oxford Terrace
Wise
Kelley
Ellen N. Ayers
Tremont Street
Folsom
Woburn
Workingman's Debating Club Holds 17th Annual Ball
The Charlestown Workingman's Debating Club held its 17th annual ball in Roughan Hall Charlestown last night. About 60 men attended. Patrick J. Long served as floor marshal and Daniel J. Flanagan acted as floor director.
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Workingman’s Debating Club
Charlestown
Roughan Hall
Patrick J. Long
Daniel J. Flanagan
Roosevelt Urges Action On Animal Disease Quarantine
President Roosevelt sent to Congress a message endorsing measures to prevent the spread of contagious animal diseases across state and international borders. He urges rapid enactment of remedial legislation before adjournment, citing rights for the Agriculture Secretary to regulate interstate animal movement. Senator Hale urged prompt action by the committee and the Senate to pass the bills.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Secretary of Agriculture
Hale
Senate
Hoffmann Quartet Closes Season At Potter Hall
Hoffmann Quartet with Ernst Perabo offered the final concert of the season at Potter Hall. The Strube Quartet in C minor and Gustav Goldmark piano quintet drew mixed reactions though the Schubert Quartet and Goldmark Quintet received praise for clarity and musical brilliance. Perabo impressed as an ensemble artist. Hoffmann and colleagues earned high praise for three-concert season effort.
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Potter Hall
Hoffmann Quartet
Ernst Perabo
Strube
Goldmark
Gustav Strube
Hoffmann
Perabo
Assoch
Boston's Musical Prodigy to Play at a Concert
Julia May Evans four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs J C Evans of 341 East Eagle Street East Boston will be tendered a concert and dance in Music Hall East Boston this evening. She will play four piano solos and many musicians will attend to hear her. She began lessons six months ago and has astonished listeners with her playing.
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Julia May Evans
J. C. Evans
East Eagle Street
East Boston
America
Music Hall
Lovering Gains Further Panama Canal Inquiry
The House committee on interstate and foreign commerce unanimously authorized a favorable report on a Lovering Massachusetts resolution to continue an inquiry into Panama canal matters.
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Lovering
Panama Canal
Washington
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Massachusetts
Senators Clash Over Army Retirements and Pay
Washington March 1 The Senate debated placing Generals Hawley and Osterhaus on the retired list Warren and Bailey sparred over private soldiers being called hirelings Bailey argued for pay reflecting worth like senators, while Warren challenged the view. The conference report was agreed to.
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Washington
Senate
Hawley
Osterhaus
Warren
Bailey
Wyoming
Mr. Warren
Mr. Bailey
Senate Passes Three Supply Bills Totals Over 357 Million
Washington March 1 The Senate approved three supply measures totaling over 357 million dollars during the day session including 181,626,843 for post offices 138,000,000 for pensions and 38,370,899 for river and harbor. A fourth bill carried 87 million was handled at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Military Academy and Agricultural Department
Physician Noon Arrested on Malpractice Charge
Dr John J Noon a noted physician was arrested on malpractice charges. Elizabeth McGuigan of Compton street Boston is named as the patient. Harry J O Neil of 61 Paul street is charged as an accessory before the fact. The alleged treatment occurred at Noons office 226 London street East Boston. O Neil released on bail. Noon still in custody at press time.
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John J. Noon
Elizabeth McGuigan
Compton Street
Boston
Harry J. O'Neil
Paul Street
Dr. Noon
London Street
East
O'Neil
In Praise of Van Nostrand's P. B. Ale
The passage extols Van Nostrand's P. B. Ale as a stable top commodity in frenzied finance. It notes the brew is consistently listed on menus at leading hotels clubs and restaurants, offering confidence to patrons and investors in the best of life. It closes with the line Oh Be Jolly.
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van Nostrand
P. B
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